January 2024

• CEO's Letter
• Women Forward NYC
• FPHNYC and NYC Gives
• Opportunities

Dear Friends,

The start of a new year is an opportunity to apply fresh ideas and efforts to address longstanding issues. I'm proud that in the first month of 2024, the City of New York has launched a significant new initiative, "Women Forward NYC," as a commitment to making progress toward eliminating many of the inequities women have faced for too long. FPHNYC, working with our private supporters, has so far raised over $10 million to support the health initiatives of Women Forward NYC, which will create a positive and lasting impact on women's health in our city, especially for women of color.

NYC Health Commissioner and FPHNYC Chair Dr. Ashwin Vasan said of the launch of Women Forward NYC, "There cannot be a health agenda for New York City that doesn't prioritize women's health. When we center health, educational and economic opportunity for women, we are doing what's right and what's just, while also standing up for the health of our children, families, and our communities. Women's health is essential to create a healthier and fairer city for all."

All of us at FPHNYC look forward to working on the health components of Women Forward NYC. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions and to learn how you can support this impactful work.

Most warmly,

Sara Gardner , Chief Executive Officer

NYC's Plan to Lead on Gender Equity and Be the Most Women-Forward City in U.S

In late January, Mayor Eric Adams and key members of his administration launched "Women Forward NYC: An Action Plan for Gender Equity." More than $43 million is being invested to make New York City a national leader on gender equity, including for transgender and gender-expansive New Yorkers, with the ambitious goal of becoming the most women-forward city in the United States. New Yorkers can now visit the re-launched women.nyc, a one-stop shop website, to learn more about the action plan and access city services to support women and families.

Women Forward NYC addresses gender disparities by connecting women to professional development and higher-paying jobs; dismantling barriers to sexual, reproductive, and chronic health care; reducing gender-based violence against women; and providing holistic housing services, including for formerly incarcerated women and domestic and gender-based violence survivors. The action plan encompasses new and ongoing between city funding, private funding, academic institutions, and federal grants — representing a successful model for public-private partnerships to address equity across the five boroughs.

While the action plan makes investments in a wide-range of areas, it has three key focuses, with a special emphasis on supporting historically marginalized populations: ?

• Economic Mobility The action plan will build pipelines toward higher-wage, in-demand career pathways, improve financial literacy and access to financial resources, and dismantle barriers to work and education.
• Women's Health It addresses inequities in sexual, chronic, and reproductive health; takes action to reduce Black and Brown maternal mortality rates; provides additional access to comprehensive medical treatment; and enhances mental health education and outreach.
• Public Safety and Housing Stability The action plan increases initiatives that reduce violence toward women, particularly LGBTQ+ women, nonbinary New Yorkers, and women of color; expands interventions to prevent domestic and gender-based violence and support survivors; and provides a continuum of services for low-income families to keep them in their homes or accelerate their leave from shelter and back into their communities.Read more about the launch of Women Forward NYC ?

Upcoming Calendar Notes for February

Black History Month?celebrates Black individuals' remarkable achievements, resilience, and contributions?throughout history, highlighting the?impact on culture, science, politics, and society.

American Heart Month?serves as a crucial reminder to prioritize cardiovascular health, encouraging awareness, education, and lifestyle changes to prevent heart disease and promote overall well-being.

FPHNYC is now a part of NYC Gives!?

As of this month, FPHNYC is now part of?NYC GIVES?-- the charity giving program available to New York City’s 300,000+ employees. Use our charity code and start donating today!

Opportunities

FPHNYC is hiring! View open positions and share with your network. Stay up to date with our most recent Request for Proposals (RFPs).

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